¶ Worldbuilding: Auron
The game takes place in the world of Auron (from Latin aurus - "gold"). The sky is mostly represented by a haze of warm colors, which sometimes glistens like glitter; there are no stars. A small but bright sun revolves around Auron. The role of the moon is played by various debris from colliding space bodies and giant sculptures at a distance from Auron, which sometimes float by. Beyond the glitter is the area of Endless Darkness, a lifeless, cold space where demons and other unpleasant creatures are believed to dwell.
Auron
¶ The Cycle of Souls
The souls of deceased creatures usually enter the circle of rebirth on Auron itself, or travel through the Endless Darkness in search of a new world. Unburied souls and the souls of primitive beings (if they did not evolve during their lifetime) decay into their original soul energy. This energy can be absorbed by entities or used to create new beings. For example, the Ancient Forest, which itself is a huge creature and soul-entity, can create the life it needs—Forest Guardians, Essences, or Giant Wasps—or simply “add bees” if there are not enough of them.
¶ A Chaotic Time System
Due to the complex trajectory of the luminary, the days on Auron always have different durations, and the seasons are chaotic (winter/summer), but less pronounced than on Earth. There is no calendar. There is not and never has been a planetary rhythm, and this is reflected in the biology of flora and fauna. A mother may carry a child for 4 months, or she may carry a child for 3 years. The inhabitants only understand the categories of little time and a lot of time.
- This reflects the discomfort of losing and accelerating the sense of time in adulthood and attempts to make Auron’s world even more unpleasant and memorable.
- Time is conventionally measured in:
- Days (sunrise and sunset)
- Generations (about 20 of our years)
- Historical periods (Pre-Imperial, during the Empire, the Great Troubles, before the Fall of the Moon, afterward, etc.)
- Internal sensations (blink, long ago, recently, soon, much time, little time, etc.)
Instead of "years," it is common to say "winters", as surviving a winter is an accomplishment by Myrd's standards.
¶ Physical and Climatic Phenomena
Other physical and climatic phenomena like rain, cloud formation, tectonic activity, etc., are present, though they don't work quite as they do on Earth. Days, seasons, and weather patterns are unpredictable and vary significantly due to the chaotic movement of the sun.
¶ The Subtle World
In addition to the physical world (or worlds), Auron is also represented by the "subtle" world, a kind of astral plane. It is an inaccurate, distorted copy of the physical world, where all sorts of immaterial beings reside: bodiless demons, ghosts, the undead, good and evil entities, and more.
Various kinds of magic-sensitive creatures can interact with the subtle world and receive information from it (e.g., clairvoyance or divination). In some cases, the subtle world can break through to the physical world, such as in the form of ghosts.
Subtleworld
¶ The Moonfall
The most significant event in Auron's recent history is the "Moonfall," which occurred a decade prior to the game's events. The world bore witness to a cataclysm of catastrophic earthquakes and floods. Suddenly, the sun vanished behind the far side of Auron, plunging the world into what appeared to be endless night. The sun reappeared but became stationary, immediately concealed by one of Auron's moons, Goragox. The sky over Auron turned a deep crimson.
Moon
Throughout the world, people witness an eclipse and an enigmatic figure high in the sky, later to be named the Angel. The Angel, silent and motionless, gazes upon Auron for a time. Then, a rain of blood descends to the earth, and the Angel vanishes without a trace. Amidst cries of horror, the moon Goragox detaches from its orbit and hurtles toward Auron.
Moonfall
Goragox crashes into the ocean, the sun resumes its motion, and survivors emerge from their hiding places. The Great Turmoil begins, plunging the world into chaos—a never-ending cycle of bloodshed, wars, violence, and uprisings. Once-mighty empires and eternal kingdoms fall, national borders blur, and long-banished creatures from the underground depths and ancient forests return to haunt the world. Nowhere is safe.
¶ Features of the Sanctified
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Sacred are beings (not just humans) who have been infused with Angel blood, or as it is called, Sacra. Sacreds cannot die permanently and are reborn each time they die, appearing as they did on the day of the Fall of the Moon. However, they lose the memories of their previous lives.
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Sacreds usually resurrect in places of terrible tragedies, catastrophes, mass executions, and burials. They can be "attached" to the same location for multiple lifetimes, as if guided by some plan. This phenomenon is called Attachment or Bound.
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All Sacreds have a clear sense of impending death or danger. They experience visions of their forthcoming deaths and gain insight into how to avoid them.
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The blood of the Sacreds, known as Sacra, possesses amazing properties. Outside the body, it quickly crystallizes, turning into a gem-like substance called Blood Tears. Blood Tears can store some of the power and memories of all Sacreds, which is why Sacreds hunt for them (Sacra Hunt). A Sacred who finds a Blood Tear from a past incarnation can use it to restore some of their lost memories. Alien Blood Tears can hold such immense power that their powder can alter the properties of objects, granting them unique abilities. By touching a Blood Tear belonging to a mage, a non-mage can temporarily gain some of the mage's skills and powers.
Crystallized blood
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If a Sacred lives long enough, they gain the ability to sense freshly spilled blood from other Sacreds.
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If the blood of different Sacreds is mixed together, instead of forming a Blood Tear, a Sacra Tree will grow. This is a strange shrub with sharp branches made of crystallized blood. Places where Sacra Trees have grown, either intentionally or accidentally, are known as Sanctuaries or Shrines.
Sacra trees
- Sacreds seek solace and answers at these Shrines, praying and worshipping the Trees, sprinkling them with their Sacra to keep them growing. However, touching the Trees is dangerous, as the memories of other Sacreds can be transmitted through them—along with their personality traits, both good and bad. It's a matter of luck (a game mechanic for unlocking Shrines and receiving buffs or debuffs).
- Sacreds cannot have children and do not age.
¶ Geography and History of Aurona
¶ The Great Sea
The Great Sea is the ocean that separates the continents of Aurona. Rumors persist that one can reach its edge, beyond which there is nothing.
¶ Central Continent of Myrd
The central continent of Myrd is characterized by numerous divided principalities, city-states, and wastelands, emerging from the remnants of an ancient empire that once covered a significant part of the continent. The events of the game take place ten generations after the Fall of the Moon and the collapse of the Great Empire.
¶ Forgotten Empire
The Forgotten Empire, or Myrd Great Empire, was an ancient state that once occupied a vast portion of the continent. Despite its harsh laws, wars with other powerful states, and the now-cursed religious cult of the Schism, life during the Empire was more progressive than in the subsequent feudal fragmentation. Residents of Myrd often romanticize the Empire's times and dream of its restoration. The Forgotten Empire worshipped the Schism, a mysterious underground realm, and constructed underground complexes where priest-diggers sought to reach this world.
¶ Key Regions in Myrd
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Orbane: Once home to the central cities of the Myrd Empire and its capital, Skeer, this region has become an almost impassable marsh due to the Moonfall and flooding. It has gained a notorious reputation, even deterring treasure hunters of the Forgotten Empire.
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Grimlarn: A backward region on the West Coast of Myrd, separated from the former Empire by impenetrable forests and swamps. It is an unfavorable place to live, even by modern Myrd standards, and serves as the main setting for the first game.
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Malmlow (Butcher's Valley): This central region is considered prosperous and happy, with green valleys and hills that once sustained the majority of Myrd’s population. After the Empire's collapse, many wealthy aristocrats relocated here.
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Balheim: The most famous mine in the eastern mountain range of Myrd, where prisoners have extracted iron and coal since the Forgotten Empire's era. The city, prison, and mine are located deep underground, in a vast cave, and are seen as an extremely unfortunate place for those trapped there. It supplies metal and coal to much of the modern world in exchange for endless resources and slave labor.
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Mergull: A desolate tundra in northern Myrd, known for its harsh survival conditions and unpredictable weather. Its tough inhabitants—barbarians and savages—resisted even the Forgotten Empire's conquests.
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Dakka: A small salt flat desert in southern Myrd, formed in the nearly dried-up red salt sea. It is sparsely populated, home to salt miners and a few strange tribes.
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Roog: Dense forests that encircle the southern, eastern, and western regions of Myrd like a crescent moon. They are inhabited by outcasts, bandits, and other misfits. Once, an ancient forest covered the entire continent, requiring the Empires of Myrd to expend vast resources to combat it and its inhabitants.
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Dalda-Dedad: An inaccessible ancient stronghold of unknown origin located in the mountains on the southern coast of Myrd. It serves as a base for the remaining adepts of the Black Branch.
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Dedal-Decada: The destroyed stronghold of the Scarlet Branch, situated on the eastern cape of Myrd.
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Brianeboor: A large trading city and transport hub in southern Myrd, where many goods flow in from the sea.
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Kudjane: The southern region of Myrd, inhabited by the Kudja people. Previously a settlement for war prisoners from the ancient state of Kro, the Kudja have since lost their connections with their masters and declared their independence after the Empire's fall.
¶ The Maiden Belt
The Maiden Belt is a cluster of islands located off the shores of Myrd, surrounded by warm currents. Once considered an ideal place for a free life, it is now challenging to access.
¶ The Eastern Continent of Uria
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Uria: Comprises two neighboring states, Aa'Ksum and Sha'Shiil, ruled by blood relatives whose understanding of progress lies in a constant struggle against each other.
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Skopfh: A major center of culture, maritime trade, and slavery, characterized by wild and free morals among its inhabitants.
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The Great Plain (Grande Plaine): Vast territories inhabited by underdeveloped peoples who have fallen victim to slavery from all three continents.
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Ryo: A backward and peace-loving state of fishermen and religious fanatics.
¶ The Southern Continent of Frek
The southern continent of Frek is mentioned as the homeland of the black-skinned people of Kro, sworn enemies of the Forgotten Empire. Little is known about them now, but it seems their state also fell after the Fall of the Moon.
¶ Geographical Points in Grimlarn and Local Geopolitics
¶ Key Locations
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Onalphoe: A small village by the swamp of the same name. An unpleasant place where people often go missing.
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Lof-Blaid: A medium-sized town located just beyond the marshes of Onlahoya.
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Port-Abaddon: The most useless port of the Empire, as there is nothing to the west. Now in ruins, the harbor and pier are filled with fallen trees. Occasionally, local fishermen or smugglers can be encountered here.
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Banfoot: An unpleasant town in the east of Grimlarn, known as a center for crime, human trafficking, and mercenarism.
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Enfitilia: A small principality with an old, dilapidated castle that once belonged to the aristocrats of the Empire. Now referred to as "The Kingdom of Fools," it was created by the aristocracy of Malmlow for their amusement.
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Kilkil: A chaotic settlement of escaped slaves situated on the site of a former mine.
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Askra: A city built on a temple complex and necropolis, rumored to have an entrance to the Schism. The bad reputation hardly affects the locals, who are known to be kind and honest. However, troubling reports are surfacing about an army of the dead gathering there.
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Pomerglist: A city by the river that is considered repulsive even by the standards of Grimlarn, populated entirely by wild religious fanatics.
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Straban: A mountain kingdom in the north of Grimlarn, characterized by barren lands that no one else claims.
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Straid: A small salt lake with red and black sand, along with a town of the same name. After the Empire's collapse, salt here is only harvested by the locals.
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Scarcva: A beautiful valley by the river, a powerful principality where both men and women fight equally in the retinue.
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Timor/Teemore: A small principality renowned for its blacksmithing craft and its constant efforts to remain neutral in the feudal disputes.
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Razarh: A fortress-city on the border with the mountain pass Dragon Ridge, leading to Orbein and Malmlou. Its high walls provide a sense of security, and people still wish to live here.
¶ Races and Peoples of Humanity
¶ The Peoples of Mirda
The inhabitants of Mirda are remnants of the Forgotten Empire, showcasing a blend of numerous nations. A typical resident can be described by the following features:
- Face: Rough
- Body: Large and often stocky
- Skin Tone: Ranges from pale white to tanned brown
- Hair: Typically brown or black
¶ Mergulians
Harsh barbarians residing in the territory of Mergull. They are characterized by:
- Temperament: Wild
- Stature: Tall
- Skin: Fair or tanned
- Hair: Ranges from red to ginger
- Appearance: Network of scars, tattoos, and bone or metal piercings
¶ Kudja
- Skin: Deep black or gray matte
- Eyes: Various shades
- Hair: Light brown, ash, or black
- Build: Strong and often tall
¶ Dakk's
- Skin: Reddish
- Build: Thin and tall
¶ Peoples of Uria
Distinguished by a wide array of skin and hair colors, including shades of red, yellow, and even blue.
¶ Islanders
- Skin Tone: Tanned, with bronze and copper hues
- Build: Lean and strong
- Facial Features: Chiseled
¶ Peoples of Frek: The Kro
- Skin: Black (the color of shiny black olives)
- Build: Very tall, thin, and wiry
- Teeth/Nails/Sclera: Bright white
- Pupils: Completely black or gray
- Hair: Often white
- Traits: Resilient and warlike
¶ Factions and Religions of Auron
¶ Ordinary People
- Peasants: Generally neutral but fear and dislike the Sacred. Their response can range from offering shelter to hostility.
- Feudal Lords: Seek to make the Sacred serve them, at least temporarily.
- Free People: Varied in nature, from devout pacifists to cannibalistic perverts; primarily the population of Grimlarn.
- Travelers and Merchants: Neutral, but may show interest in Sacred for knowledge of treasures and secrets.
- Bandits: Aggressive, often finding amusement in devising ways to kill Sacred.
¶ Dividing Faith in the Angel
- Crusalits: A sect believing the Sacred's mission is to save everyone, helping and protecting them while collecting Tears of Blood for insights into the Angel's purpose.
- Hangmen: Hunters of the Sacred, seeking permanent death for them, often through cruel methods.
- Thirsters: Individuals who believe consuming Sacra will sanctify them for eternal life, only fresh blood sufficing.
¶ Local Political Factions
- Local Rulers: Kings and chiefs of small states and city-states.
- Eternal Empire: An emerging power in eastern Mirda aiming to unite lands under one authority, excluding the cult.
- Cult of the Mother: A prevalent cult in Grimlarn that venerates a gigantic monster.
- Strabans: Ambitious to extend their influence across Grimlarn.
- War for the Dragon Spine: Razark imposes rules hindering trade with Malmlow, contested by Banfoot and Enfitilia, while Askra and Strayd seek to cut off Malmlow's corrupting influence.
¶ Covenants and Associations of Mages
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Three Branches of Mird:
- Scarlet Branch: Military mages and bodyguards.
- White Branch: Healers, researchers, and builders.
- Black Branch: Preservers and seekers of magical knowledge.
Black Branch Adepts
Many wizards resisted serving the Empire, leading to conflict and distrust even post-Empire.
- Dark Clerics: Warrior-priests guarding the Schism's secrets.
- Shamans and Idolaters: Powers granted by external entities, often at a cost.
- Ryo Healers: Weak magic practitioners from the Ryo people.
- Mages of Crescents: Mysterious pair-traveling mages from enemy states.
- Bards: Talented conduits of otherworldly energy, often despised despite lacking real powers.
- Kromages: Shapeshifting mages from Kro, feared for their divergent magical knowledge and collective nature.
¶ Factions of Non-Humans
- Undead: Magical or parasite-infected entities.
- Demons: Unions of corporeal and incorporeal beings in Auron.
- Guardians and Servants of the Ancient Forest: Diverse followers of the Ancient Forest.
- Schizomorphs: Strange, radially symmetrical beings from the Schism.
- Demolders: Exiled hybrids of humans and demons from the Forgotten Empire, facing extinction.
¶ Magical Gear and Weapons
Magical artifacts/enchanted items are objects or parts of objects that contain a fragment of magic and can alter certain processes around them. Wizards usually use these items as tools to assist them.
- Staff: A traditional companion of a mage, usually holding offensive or defensive spells.
- Orb: Functions similarly to a staff, but is more compact and can be carried discreetly.
- Nigidium: A magical object, usually a book, where the consciousness of a magical being or wizard has been placed. It can significantly enhance the owner, provided they are capable of handling such a powerful "artifact." (May provide additional lines in quests and quests).
- Tears of Blood: Frozen drops of blood from the Sacred Ones, holding within them fragments of their strength and memories. These can be used to imbue ordinary objects with magical properties.
¶ Bestiary and Other Races
¶ Typical Flora and Fauna
Bears, wolves, birds, dogs, etc., familiar to us, but a bit harsher and more aggressive.
¶ Flora and Fauna of the Ancient Forest
Terrifying and dangerous creatures that called the Ancient Forest home until it was mostly destroyed by the Forgotten Empire:
- Giant insects and reptiles.
¶ Endangered Intelligent and Semi-Intelligent Inhabitants of the Forest
- Troll: Strong physically, but with a foolish appearance. They hunted humans for a long time but are now practically extinct.
¶ Spirits of the Forest: Creations of Nature
Creatures of the Ancient Forest, including:
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Possessed people and animals
These beings are extremely aggressive toward humans, who are seen as the culprits of the forest's degeneration. They guard sacred areas and hunt down anyone who disturbs the peace.
¶ Relics and Monsters
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Funh: A mysterious monster, unknown even to the inhabitants of the Ancient Forest. Funh is insatiable and driven only by hunger. It was once bound by magical chains and powerful runes, but it proved too strong to be contained.
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Mother Miolaina: An ancient monster that fled from the ocean to escape being prey. Over centuries, she grew enormous and now dwells in a swamp, surrounded by parasites and the bones of her victims. Forest dwellers worship her as a deity, offering meat to prevent her from hunting them.
¶ Demons
Unwelcome guests of Aurona, demons are intruders from other worlds who have not yet adapted to the nature or intelligent communities of this realm.
¶ Races of Non-Humans
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Demon-Soldiers/Demolders:
In the Empire's last decades, sorcerers created the demolders to replenish its armies. Short in stature but incredibly strong and resilient, they were nearly immune to magic. They revered the Emperor as a god and fought with unmatched fearlessness, but their need for human flesh was their ultimate downfall. After the Empire’s collapse, many demolders fled to the Ancient Forest to find a new home. -
Midnighters:
Mysterious and rare predators, often dismissed as legends. They hunt only during the darkest part of the night, are almost invisible, and possess incredible speed and strength. Descriptions of midnighters vary, with some portraying them as masses of tentacles, while others claim they bear features of women, having adapted to mimic their most dangerous prey. -
Bonraki/Bonerack:
The Bonraki are an ancient people of Yuri. Their bodies resemble interwoven bones or branches, and they are covered with chaotic "eyes." They have no human-like internal organs and are very difficult to kill. Little is known about their society, as they leave no witnesses and show no mercy to intruders. -
Necroverms (Undead):
Necro-worms from neighboring worlds are capable of infecting dead or dying bodies, using them as exoskeletons. As the body decomposes, the worm grows larger to maintain control. Necroverms are intelligent enough to use weapons and tools. To kill one, the worm itself must be destroyed, often with fire. -
Schizomorphs:
Strange beings from the Schism, often characterized by radial symmetry and bizarre forms.
¶ Immaterial
¶ Spirits
"Empty" entities that lack intelligence and are manifestations of elemental power, such as nature spirits. They arise spontaneously from the faith of their followers.
¶ Faceless
Disturbing creatures of unknown origin, resembling humans from a distance. Their bodies are soft, weightless, and deformed, lacking faces or sexual characteristics. Faceless beings often cause trouble, make disastrous deals, or torment their victims. Under certain conditions, they can become heavy and fragile, allowing them to be harmed.
¶ Ghosts
Echoes of the souls of the deceased who have not found peace. Usually harmless, though the spirits of the sacred ones can pose a danger shortly after their death.
¶ List of NPCs and Mentioned Characters (Spoilers)
- Belav: Resident of Lof-Blyad, chronic alcoholic, and a failure. He is Sacred and constantly gets into trouble and dies.
- Brother Damour: Senior Hanger in Grimlarne, a ruthless Sacred and a passionate hunter of other Sacreds.
- Bruria: A girl from Cruzalit helping the Hero. She believes the Sacreds have a purpose and is investigating the mysterious events involving Sacreds in Grimlarne.
- Baron Shenatiir: An aristocrat from Malmlou who visits Lof-Blyad to hunt people and eat human flesh.
- Brad: A guy from Laugh Blind who seeks to become a zombie to avoid adult responsibilities.
- Gazet: The prince of Straban, died from a pelvic fracture after marrying a Wild Woman. Her vassals now seek revenge on the player. (Dead)
- Dirty Willy: Bandit, thug, Sacred. The biggest loser in Grimlarne, rides a sacred boar, and is the unofficial head of a gang.
- Vishwanathan: Rune king and demolder-Sacred who strayed from his community due to laziness. He is revered as a messiah among some demolders.
- Deirhanna: High priestess and leader of Askra.
- Dogvan: Sixth commander of the Demolisher Legions. An ancient demolder and the commander of their last army, who worships the Mother.
- Emperor: A title held by various rulers of the Great Empire of Mird.
- Ishaya: A huntress from Lof-Blyad who can be assisted in defeating a bear.
- Prince Knud: A prince from Straban who renounced his claim to the throne to annex Lough Blythe to his principality.
- Mother Miolaina: A turtle-like ancient monster-Sacred dwelling in the swamps of Grimlarne.
- The Fisher King/Dwarf Lester/Demon of the Glade/The Demon of Wishes: An otherworldly entity from the Ancient Forest who plays life-and-death games with the player.
- Gail: A resident of Loft-Blide whose house was invaded by the Gray Wolf.
- Sirdalia the Redeemer: A saint from the Great Time of Troubles who tried to unite the Empire during its decline but was killed by unknown assailants.
- Scam Solo: A local smuggler and an overall good person.
- The Restless Spirit: A servant of the mysterious Master who became obsessed with completing their mission after dying in service.
- The Guard: A guard from Lof-Blide, constantly bothering the player.
- Igni: Beloved of the girl from the Cursed Old House, a corpse infected with necrovermin.
- Funkh: A demon from the Endless Darkness who fled demon hunters and now devours Sacreds.
- Bard/Little One/The Whiner: A potential bard hero who lost his memory in Grimlarne while searching for the soul of his beloved, stolen by demons.
- Svyatosha: A dark cleric and Sacred lost in Grimlarne, known for his annoying optimism.
- The Iron Lady/Blacksmith Girl: A friend of the main characters and a potential hero. She was a master blacksmith before the events with Funh.
- Mess Benkman: A crypto investor from Grimlarne, known for scamming the player.
- Cersei: A plus-size girl targeted by Belav.
- The Shepherd Boy: A minor NPC who has lost his cows.
- The Butcher of Grimlarne: A mysterious maniac responsible for hundreds of murders throughout Grimlarne.
- The Mad Wizard: An ancient adept of the Red Branch, battle mage, and veteran of the war against Kro. Now suffering from dementia and confusing cows with Kro.
- A Pedophile: A Sacred maniac, feeble-minded and aggressive, with an unhealthy obsession with children.
- Hakkamanda: A leader of the Cult of the Mother, a forest witch who lures girls into the jaws of the beast.
- Pah Panin: A leader of the Cult of the Mother, a perverted aristocrat from Askra who finances the cult's activities.
- Meladze: Another leader of the Cult of the Mother, a cannibal who supplies children's flesh to the Mother.
- Robbert Chaser: A wandering knight and fighter against injustice. He may be set upon the player.
- The Wise Lawgiver: A historical figure who sought to restore the laws of the Forgotten Empire.
¶ Dictionary of Names and Terms
- Aa'Ksum/Aa’Csum and Sha'Shiil/Sha’Shiil (The Crescents): Two neighboring states in Uri.
- Crimson Branch: A now-destroyed union of battle mages of the Empire.
- Angel: A mysterious being that appeared on the day of the Moon's Fall, whose blood granted the Sacreds immortality.
- Army of Seven Banners: A military force that attempted to unite the Empire during the Great Turmoil.
- Askra: A city built on a temple complex and necropolis, rumored to have an entrance to the Schism.
- Auron: The world where the events of the games take place.
- Balheim: A famous mining town in the east of Mirda.
- Banfoot: An unpleasant town in the east of Grimmlar.
- Faceless: Eerie, semi-material beings that haunt the living.
- White Branch: An association of magicians dedicated to helping people and healing.
- Boneracks: A terrifying skeletal race from Uria.
- Brianeboor: A large trading city and transport hub in the south of Mirda.
- The Great Empire of Mird/The Forgotten Empire: A large state of Mird, now disbanded.
- The Great Plain/Grande Plaine: Vast territories of Uria, inhabited by underdeveloped peoples who were enslaved by all three continents.
- The Great Turmoil: A period marking the disintegration of the Great Empire of Mird.
- Eternal Empire: A project of a new empire by powerful Western aristocrats and former Imperial army officials.
- The Hangmans: A sect of pursuers and murderers of the Sacred.
- Uria: The Eastern continent.
- Voice of the Dead God: A powerful and dangerous artifact from the Schism, used in an attack on the Empire, now lost.
- Goragox: One of the moons of Aurona, before the Fall.
- Grimlarn: A backward region on the West Coast of Mirda, isolated by forests and swamps.
- Dakka: A small salt flat desert in the south of the country.
- Dakk's: A desert people with reddish skin.
- Dalda-Dedad: An ancient stronghold, base for the remaining adepts of the Black Branch.
- Dedal-Decada: A destroyed stronghold of the Scarlet Branch on the eastern cape of Mirda.
- Demolders: Demonic soldiers created by the Emperor for the war against Kro.
- Houses and Clans of the Dark Arts: Official and unofficial organizations that served the Empire and are now powerful entities.
- The Ancient Forest: A forest that once covered much of Mirda, home to monsters.
- The Tree of Sacra: A tree made of crystallized Sacra, growing where several Sacreds' blood mixed.
- The Spirit of the Forest: A magical creature born from the Ancient Forest.
- Spirits: "Empty" entities that require constant filling and worship.
- The Thirsty: A sect that believes drinking enough Sacra will grant immortality.
- The Rune Priest: A magical demolisher.
- Sources of Mana: Rechargeable or disposable items containing free magical energy (mana).
- Kilkil: A settlement of escaped slaves, located on a former mine site.
- The Sabbah Clan: A clan of hired assassins, the "family" of Assassins.
- The Rune King: A powerful demolisher-mage.
- Blood Rain: A strange, unnatural phenomenon on the day of the Moon's Fall, associated with the appearance of the Sacreds.
- Kromagi: Shapeshifting mages from the Kro people.
- Kruzalites: A sect of worshippers of Sacredos.
- Kudja: Half-breeds of Kro and Mirdyans.
- Kudjane: The southern region of Mirda, where the Kudja people live.
- Lof-Blaid: A medium-sized town beyond the marshes of Onlahoya.
- Moon Hunter: A demolisher sharpshooter.
- Magical Artifacts/Enchanted Objects: Items or fragments containing magic that alter processes around them.
- Malmlow/Butcher's Valley: A central region known for being well-fed and prosperous.
- Mergull: A desolate tundra in the north of Mirda.
- Metanoia: The reverse and whimsical side of Aurona.
- Myrd: The Northern continent, where the events of the first game take place.
- Zed People: A people from the Great Plain in Uria.
- The Kro: A black-skinned people hostile to the mundanes from the continent of Frek.
- Kroadat: A language used by the Kro for marking landmarks, including diaries of events across Grimlarn.
- Nigidium: A magical object, often a book, containing the consciousness of a wizard or magical being.
- The Rune Bearer: A powerful demolisher.
- Reverse/Counter Force: Resistance to the magical dimension of reality.
- Onalphoe: A small village by a swamp of the same name.
- Orb: A smaller, discreet version of a staff used by magicians.
- Orbane: A central region of Mird, home to the central cities of the Mird Empire.
- The Hunt for the Sacra: A process where Sacreds hunt each other for their memories and power.
- The Fall of the Moon: The fall of the moon Goragox onto the surface of Aurona.
- Midnight Dwellers: Mysterious predator-monsters.
- Pomerglist: A repulsive city by the river, even by Grimlarn standards.
- Port-Abaddon: A useless port in the Empire, as there is nothing to the west.
- The Last Refuge of Fear: A powerful artifact from the Schism, used to attack the Empire.
- The Maiden Belt: A cluster of islands surrounded by warm currents off the shores of Mirda.
- Ghosts: Restless souls of people.
- Razarh: A fortress-city on the border with Orbane.
- Ryo: A backward, peace-loving state of fishermen and religious fanatics.
- Roog: Dense forests encircling the south, east, and west of the central region like a crescent.
- Sakra: The blood of the immortals.
- The Sakhreds: Immortals gifted or cursed with Sakra.
- The Sanctuary: The place where the Tree of Sacra grew, worshiped by Sacreds.
- The Heart of the Mother of Monsters: A powerful artifact from the Schism, used to attack the Empire.
- Scarcva: A beautiful valley by the river and a powerful principality.
- Skir/Skeer: The now-destroyed capital of the Empire.
- Skopfh: A major center for culture, maritime trade, and slavery in Ury.
- Tears of Blood: Frozen drops of Sacred blood containing fragments of their power and memories.
- Council of Co-Prosperity of Kro: The highest governing body of Kro.
- The Co-Prosperity of Kro: The self-designation of the state of Kro.
- Straban: A mountain kingdom in the north of Grimlarn.
- Straid: A small salt lake with red and black sand, and a town of the same name.
- Schism: A creepy underground world of Aurona.
- Schismotes: Inhabitants of the Schism.
- Timor/Teemore: A small principality known for blacksmithing and its neutrality in feudal disputes.
- The Three Branches of Mirda: Three official wizard organizations in the Empire.
- Trolls: An endangered race from the Ancient Forest.
- Uria: The Eastern continent.
- Freck: The Southern continent, homeland of the Kro.
- Healers of Ryo: Harmless healers from Uri.
- Black Branch: A coven of wizards that are keepers of knowledge and dangerous artifacts.
- Enfitilia: A small principality with an old, dilapidated castle once belonging to the Empire’s aristocrats.
- Frek: Southern continent, homeland of the Kro.